‘SANDRA BROWN’S WHITE HOT’

CAST BIOS

SHENAE GRIMES-BEECH (Sayre Hoyle) – Shenae Grimes-Beech is a Canadian actress. She portrayed the role of Annie Wilson on “90210,” a spin-off of “Beverly Hills, 90210.” Prior to that she played Darcy Edwards on “Degrassi: The Next Generation.” Amidst work on those two series for a consecutive run of ten years, Grimes-Beech guest appeared on other television series, starred in independent films, interned at fashion companies in New York and made a cameo appearance in “Scream 4.” Grimes-Beech has continued to pursue her passion for the fashion industry while starring in ‘POPSUGAR Now’ as co-anchor, bringing the latest news and hottest trends in celebrity fashion all the while continuing to star in independent and made for TV films.

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SEAN FARIS (Beck Merchant) - For actor Sean Faris, life as he knows it has kicked into high gear. He received an MTV Movie Award for his lead role in Summit Entertainment’s hit “,” and starred as ’s grandson and ’s love interest in the CBS Hallmark Hall of Fame telefilm “The Lost Valentine.” In addition to his central role in the rugby-inspired feature “Forever Strong,” he appeared as Dennis Quaid’s eldest son in Paramount’s hit remake of the classic “Yours, Mine & Ours” and previously starred as the hunky object of affection in MGM’s comedy romp “Sleepover.” He most recently starred in the crime thriller “Pawn” opposite Academy Award-winner Forest Whitaker.

In direct contrast, Faris starred as the lead in FOX’s acclaimed drama series “Reunion” which followed six close friends from their high school graduation to their 20th reunion. He previously led the cast of ABC’s dramatic series “Life As We Know It.” Based upon British author Melvin Burgess’ controversial novel Doing It, the acclaimed show chronicled the sexual antics of a group of high school friends in Seattle. For his role as sensitive jock Dino Whitman, he was heralded as a breakout talent by the likes of Daily Variety, The Hollywood Reporter, and USA Today. More recent forays into television included a multi-episode arc on The CW’s top-rated “Vampire Diaries” and ABC Family’s “,” “Leverage,” and the broadcast “Supernatural” spin-off pilot.

No stranger to television, Faris has also guest-starred on such shows as “,” “One Tree Hill,” and “Boston Public,.” His big screen debut featured him alongside the likes of Ben Affleck and Josh Hartnett in Michael Bay’s epic “Pearl Harbor.”

A Texas native, Faris moved to Ohio at age 12 and has been honing his craft in Los Angeles since moving four years upon his high school graduation.

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JOHN SCHNEIDER (Huff Hoyle) – John Schneider has a television series for every generation; from Bo on “Dukes of Hazzard” in the 80s, to Jonathan Kent on “Smallville” and now Judge Jim Cryer in the smash Tyler Perry hit “The Haves and the Have Nots.” Over the last three decades, he’s also been in numerous movies for television and the big screen.

John’s focused more, in recent years, on making his own films. His movie “Smothered,” a comedy horror story directed by John, has received great reviews, and is scheduled for released March 29, 2016 in the US.

While shooting “Smothered” on location in Holden, Louisiana, John had the idea to establish the John Schneider Studios. He then purchased the 58 acres, and has since completed filming on three more films, “Like Son,” “Anderson Bench,” and “Inadmissable,” all of which are now in the editing process.

John is also passionate about helping aspiring storytellers. He’s even started a film mentorship program at the studio.

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